Catriona Rowntree on how new TV show inspired by own life

Getaway host Catriona Rowntree has graced Australian television for over 25 years.

And on Saturday, the 49-year-old presenter revealed how her new travel series, Nine’s Country House Hunters, has been keeping her busy amid the pandemic.  

‘At the beginning of the year, post drought and bushfires, I vowed to do what I could to help our regional towns,’ the 49-year-old told The Herald Sun.

Veteran presenter: Getaway host Catriona Rowntree, 49, (pictured) revealed how she was the inspirational force behind Channel Nine’s new travel show, Country House Hunters, in an interview with The Herald Sun 

Unable to travel overseas, the new show will showcase country and coastal towns around Australia, while highlighting real estate opportunities. 

‘Country House Hunters was inspired by my real life; leaving the city to begin a new life on a sheep and grain farm and embracing a beautiful new community,’ Catriona told the publication.

The upcoming series, inspired by Catriona’s love for the outdoors and country, was recently approved by Channel Nine. It will begin filming in three weeks’ time.

Country life: ‘Country House Hunters was inspired by my real life; leaving the city to begin a new life on a sheep and grain farm,’ she told the publication 

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Earlier this month, Catriona revealed on Instagram how she has turned to online French lessons following Melbourne‘s reinstated lockdown rules.

Despite acknowledging she ‘won’t be going anywhere soon’, she was having a great time picking up the new skill with her ‘sweetest study partner’ – a lamb. 

‘I’ve just signed up for French lessons. Hey, I ain’t going anywhere, no excuses now. I’m by far the worst in the class, have learnt a great line “c’est tres complique” and I now have the sweetest study partner.’ 

‘Not going anywhere soon!’ Earlier this month, Catriona revealed on Instagram how she has turned to online French lessons following Melbourne’s reinstated lockdown rules

In the past few months, Catriona and her family have been locked down in their historic Victorian sheep property. 

In June, she diversified her workout routine while in self-isolation.

The mother-of-two told her Instagram followers she was doing online ballet classes from the comfort of her own home.

At home: In the past few months, Catriona and her family have been locked down in their historic Victorian sheep property